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About Michael
Michael Fitzpatrick’s practice focuses on assisting clients in general civil litigation matters. His wide range of experience includes litigation in the areas of oil and gas, construction, real estate, financial institutions, automobile dealer franchises, professional malpractice, and various other commercial disputes.
Michael is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas and in all courts for the State of Texas, and is a member of various professional organizations.
Experience
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Co-counsel in obtaining unanimous jury verdict after three-week trial in favor of oil and gas operator for claims of negligence, gross negligence, and breach of contract relating to drilling of gas well in Parker County, Texas
- Co-counsel in obtaining seven-figure arbitration award and judgment on behalf of service provider relating to contract dispute with a telecommunications contractor
- Assist in representatioin of oil and gas operator in federal, state, and administrative litigation proceedings relating to allegations of groundwater contamination
- Co-counsel on behalf of automobile dealer in franchise protest with automobile manufacturer
- Lead counsel in successfully defending automobile service contract provider in multiple lawsuits relating to warranty and contract disputes
Professional Associations
- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court, Associate, 2005-2007
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Member
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation, Member
- State Bar of Texas Litigation section, Member
- American Bar Association Litigation section, Member
Speaking Engagements
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April 7, 2011 – The Rest of the Story – the EPA Order Against Range Resources, co-presented with Andy Sims to the Tarrant County Bar Association Energy Law Section
- September 28, 2011 – What is in the Water? The Rest of the EPA v. Range Resources Story and Why it Matters, presented to the National Association of Lease and Title Analysts
- November 11, 2011 — What is in the Water? The Rest of the EPA v. Range Resources Story and Why it Matters, co-presented with Andy Sims to the Houston Energy Risk Managers — North Texas
Education
- Graduate, Texas Tech University School of Law (JD, cum laude, 2002)
- Case Note/Comment Editor, Texas Tech Law Review, 2001-2002
- Graduate, St. Mary's University (BBA in corporate finance and risk management, 1999)
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